Lowering springs on PASM 997S...
 

I've heard conflicting stories on this. Some on the board are extremely vocal about shock failure. I haven't heard this from guys at POC, the local independent shops or from my Porsche dealer. I do occasionally track the car, but want to lower it for aesthetics. The car sits WAY too high. I have noticed RonCT on numerous threads mention shock failure. Does anyone else have experience, good or bad with lowering springs and PASM? I am considering H&R springs (1.2" front and rear).

Thanks

No problems here.

I just bought a set of H&R's, but I may not install them since I may go directly for the coilovers. If you're interested in purchasing, PM me.

I just ran a thread asking if 20 inch wheels fit, and if and how their cars were lowered. The majority of them mentioned the H&R springs and were satisfied with the ride quality.

Question: What exactly is "shock failure" and is there any permanent damage to the vehicle if it occurs?

No problems here too , tried H&R , TechArt , 9ff , all were great with PASM , no problems at all specially when you go for 20" wheels its a must , with the 19" wheels its better , you just need someone good to fit them and it takes 1 to 2 hours max.

I had them for 12,000 miles and didn't have a problem. I did have a problem with the suspension bottoming out if I had two people in the car and I was on rough roads which was very disconcerting.

I now have Bilstein PASM coilovers.

Just find someone who's able to do that job...1.2" lower will be perfect both in terms of look and handling :)

I hope that the H&R's are going to be ok, I have not installed them yet and I am just hoping.

Wizo,

Please give us an update after lowering and driving it around for a bit. I have a set I haven't installed yet as well and am doing more research before I do so.

Guys I want to clarify something here...the stock 997 already has coilovers...the Bilstein kit is a shock and spring kit, yes it is a coilover but so is the OEM setup. The Bilstein kit is matching their lowering springs with shocks that are setup for the drop of the springs. That all being said keep in mind even with the stock springs the shocks in the 997 will probably give up the ghost after 25k miles, it won't be noticeable until you drive a new 997. If you lower the car excessively with the stock shocks you will probably accelerate this wear to the point the shocks will wear out probably at 20k miles.

Remember when I am talking about the shocks wearing out I am talking about a shock on a shock dyno that measures its damping ability. The shock dyno will meaure the loss of dampening vs. a new shock. The degradation of the shock is so gradual you won't even notice it....until like I said you get new shocks installed or you drive a new car.

If I was to do just springs I would probably go with the TechArt springs as they only lower the car a little more than .5" from my understanding. This slight drop would probably cause very little if any accelerated wear on the shocks. Also I like Eibach a lot better than I like H&R...JMHO.

Dave

I getting mix infos on lowering with Techart springs. Some say that w/PASM it lowers the car 15mm (0.6") and w/o PASM it lowers it 25mm (1"), but some of the local shop insist that it lowers the car 1" with or with PASM. I would love to just have it lowered 15mm. Does someone here know how much TA springs really lowers? Thanks!

I have Techart on my S since 3000km....and I love them!

Spyder997S, I don't have enough posts to PM you. I am interested in buying the springs if you are selling.

Stetty, I tried PM'ing you, for the hell of it. If it doesn't work, reach me via email: charlesd_2001@yahoo.com

We can discuss details over email. Thanks,

Chuck

Does anyone have pics of a car lowered with the techart springs? What are everyone's thoughts on the champion motorsport lowering springs?